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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Rapper Chino XL<\/strong><\/a> has reportedly passed away at the ago of 50.<\/p>\n The rapper, whose real name was Derek Emmanuel Barbosa<\/strong>, released four albums throughout his career, including the acclaimed debut album Here to Save You All<\/em>.<\/p>\n A cause of death has not yet been revealed, but friends of the rapper have been paying tribute to him on social media. A source confirmed the death to AllHipHop.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Public Enemy<\/strong>\u2018s Chuck D<\/strong><\/a> tweeted, \u201cThis ones a tough one. I admired Dj Polo as a \u2066@hiphopgods PEer. \u2066@CHINOXL was my brother in rhyme & Art. He encouraged my graphics forward. We exchanged art books. He looked out to protect my lyric books better. He supported my events. We supported his music & \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfffrt.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more tributes below.<\/p>\n This ones a tough one. I admired Dj Polo as a \u2066@hiphopgods<\/a>\u2069 PEer. \u2066@CHINOXL<\/a>\u2069 was my brother in rhyme & Art. He encouraged my graphics forward. We exchanged art books. He looked out to protect my lyric books better. He supported my events. We supported his music & \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfffrt pic.twitter.com\/UlCaIx70ke<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chuck D (@MrChuckD) July 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n We spoke on the phone the other day and laughed. Our careers have been tied together since the Wake Up Show freestyles decades ago. I\u2019m fucked up. Rest in Peace my brother Chino XL \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n \u2014 Crook \ud83c\udff4\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4 (@CrookedIntriago) July 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I\u2019m stunned to learn that @CHINOXL<\/a> has passed away. He was so active for so long\u2026this is shocking and sudden to say the least. I was looking really forward to rocking with him again this year. Our condolences go to his family and friends. #RIPChinoXL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JN9wW6Nm41<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sage Francis (@SageFrancis) July 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n
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